Iguazu, the Next Hot Destination
 Historical, exuberant natural wonders and eco-luxury accommodations make Iguazu the next place to visit.
Iguazu offers the traveler waterfalls among other impressive displays of nature. Plus, eco-luxury accommodations provide visitors with the ultimate retreat.
Iguazu Falls is one of the largest waterfalls on earth; made up of many cascades it is located in the border of Brazil and Argentina. UNESCO declared it World Heritage Site in 1984 and its surrounding rainforest boosts over 2,000 species of flora and fauna including tapirs, ocelots, jaguars and caimans. World-class hotels offering five star activities from the most unique spa treatments to the most daring adventures complement the pristine natural surroundings. There are alternatives for all members of the family like touring the rainforest, bird watching or discovering the colors of the gemstones at a nearby mine. For those seeking an adrenaline rush rappelling, zip-lining and tyrolean crossing will create unforgettable experiences.
Major international hotel developers and local companies are investing in the region to add more than 3,000 rooms. Yriapu Tropical Forest will concentrate most of the investment that will be guided by sustainable practices including low density hotels, low rise constructions and usage of local materials.
La Aldea de la Selva Lodge is the first hotel to open in Yriapu offering a memorable voyage through the local culture including cooking hand in hand with their chef. Argentine investors will open five star quality Loi Suites offering 160 rooms hotel and excellent views of the Iguazu river. Opening in 2009 the Hilton Iguazu Resorts will sit across from the new Emilio Serra design 18-hole Golf Club offering 178 deluxe guest rooms with the latest design, panoramic river or tropical forest views. Tekoa Theme Park will be an ecotourism park inspired in the local culture and including a hotel.
The macucos, a local variety of wild turkey is a main attraction of the country, and is the name of a trail for biking or trekking expanding 2.5 miles. Iguazu National Park is the first tourist attraction in Latin America to receive a ISO 9001:2000 certificate for its management and quality systems. After Iguazu the most visited parks, are Glaciers National Park, Nahuel Huapi, Lanin, Tierra del Fuego, Los Alerces and lake Puelo, all of them located in Patagonia and El Palmar National Park, located in the southern area of the vast mesopotamic region.
The Argentina National Institute for Tourism Promotion (Inprotur) was created in 2007 and coordinates promotion strategies among provinces and the private sector to showcase attractions and destinations internationally. Inprotur is a mixed organism that promotes the country through participation in fairs, conferences, events among others.
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